New South Wales will welcome the return of Kurtley Beale (pictured) for the vital clash with the Brumbies on Saturday night.

Beales return will see him partner Israel Folau in the centres after coach Darryl Gibson finally made the much talked about decision to play the Wallaby fullback  in the no 13 jersey.

Waradjuri man and former Wallaby Jim Williams says the move comes at an interesting time for the New South Wales side that desperately need a win over the Brumbies to keep their finals chances alive.